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The linked booklet looks at driving costs down and boosting efficiency in relation to lamb production. Target Lamb Management for Better Returns EBLEX exists to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English lamb and beef sectors. It is funded by a statutory check-off paid on all beef and sheep animals slaughtered in or live […]
The attached presentation Use of information to reduce the risk of OPP infection is from Kreg Leymaster of the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center of Clay Center Nebraska. It was presented at the USMARC Sheep Educational Program and Sale September 7-8, 2012. Managing OPP, Low Resolution Managing OPP, High Resolution
With changes in New England agriculture, many New England farmers and rural residents with land or other available resources are thinking of raising sheep. A lot of things need to be considered before you invest in a sheep enterprise. This fact sheet will help answer some of your questions and help you make a decision.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking individuals in the Northeast* who have managed sheep with and without foot rot problems to participate in the Sheep Foot Health Project. Selected farmers will be equipped with the appropriate tools and skills to collect data from their flock. Accurate records are a requirement. All information submitted by participants […]
The linked booklet explains the fundamentals of ewe feeding and how management tools such as body condition scoring can help producers properly match the level of feeding to the ewes’ needs. Improving ewe nutrition for Better Returns EBLEX exists to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English lamb and beef sectors. It is funded […]
From Mike Caskey of the Pipestone Lamb and Wool Program, Pipestone, MN.Presented at the 2012 National Sheep Symposium held in Spencer, IA.
From Dr. Richard Ehrhardt, Small Ruminant Specialist for Michigan State University. Presented at the 2012 National Sheep Symposium held in Spencer, IA. Accelerated production: an opportunity to increase production capacity and efficiency.
From Dr. Kreg Leymaster of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE. Presented at the 2012 National Sheep Symposium held in Spencer, IA.
Powerpoint slides from a presentation by Dr. James Miller at the 2012 National Sheep Symposium
Excellent discussion of lamb meat quality and the factors (age, breed, sex, feed, ph, stress in last hrs/days/weeks of life) that cause it to vary. We intend, over the coming months, to add more articles on this subject—because we feel that it is important to the US sheep industry.
